The alcoholic fermentation is done in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.
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Terroir (soil type) is a blend of "Caillottes" and "Terre Blanche".Įverything is machine harvested (which means it is 100% destemmed).ĥ0% Direct press + 50% Saignée (bled) with 12-24 hours of skin contact maceration. Thomas Sancerre Rose is made from 100% Pinot Noir. After, the wine was aged on fine fermentation lees for 9 months.
Fermentation and aging took place in stainless steel tanks (88%) and 10 years old wooden vats (12%). VINIFICATION AND MATURATION: The grapes were handpicked and had a light cold static settling to eliminate the coarsest lees. VINTAGE: The grapes matured in cooler temperatures than in recent years, so the 2021 vintage is in line with other vintages that conform to the temperate climate of the Centre-Loire wine region. Steep hillsides (declivity up to 70%), facing south, with an altitude that ranges from 650 to 980 feet. The Côte des Monts Damnés is located in Chavignol. Tillage takes place in the rows until the bud burst, the rest of the year to natural grass covers. Trellised vines are averaged around 30 years old and have a planting density of 8000 vines/ha. VINEYARDS: The vineyards are planted in Terroir of Kimmeridgian marls (calcareous clay with encrustation of oyster and mussel fossils) from the Jurassic time. On the palate, it offers a crisp and delightful experience, with flavors of plum and orange wedge, culminating in a chalky, saline finish. A touch of green pepper adds a light and airy quality.
Release always trails the regular Sancerre Blanc by a year so it has extra time in both tank and bottle.Īn understated charm on the nose, revealing elegant aromas of yellow fruits like apricot and mirabelle plum, along with hints of anise and marzipan.
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